HomeMy WebLinkAboutems-corps-brochureOur mission is to increase the
number of underrepresented
emergency medical
technicians through
leadership development,
mentorship, and job training.
CONTACT US
(510)667-7413
Michael Gibson, MPA, PCC
Executive Director EMS Corps
michael.gibson@acgov.org
Lucretia Bobo
Community Outreach Worker II
lucretia.bobo@acgov.org
www.ems@acgov.org
1000 San Leandro Blvd.,
Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94577
SPONSORS &
PARTNERS
Alameda County Center for Healthy
Schools and Communities
Alameda County Fire DepartmentAlameda County Health Coach Program
AMR Ambulance
CareStar Foundation Falcon AmbulanceFalck
Highland Hospital Care Transition
CenterOakland Fire DepartmentPro Transport
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Royal AmbulanceSan Francisco Fire DepartmentWest-Med Ambulance
PICTURED ABOVE: ELSIE KUSEL, EMT TRAINING
PROGRAM DIRECTOR WITH COHORT 19
ALAMEDA COUNTY EMS CORPS
PROGRAM
COMPONENTS
·EMT Training ·Life Coaching
·Health and Wellness
·Case management ·Community ServiceMentorship
OUTCOMES
EMS Corps has served over 342
young adults. 85% of graduates
that took the NREMT passed
and are EMT certified. This rate
is higher than the current
national average pass rate.
COMMONLY
PURSUED CAREERS
ABOUT US
Alameda County EMS Corps is a
nationally recognized program
that prepares young adults for
careers in health and public
safety. During this five-month
program, participants receive;
paid stipend, Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT)
training, transformative
mentoring, life coaching,
physical training, and more.
· Emergency Medical
Technician
· Health Technician
· Community Health Worker
· Fire
· Police
· Medicine
· Nursing
“With courage, we will not be dismayed by fear.
With wisdom, we will continue to build our
brotherhood. Our commitment will shape us into
responsible men. Let the trails we face continue
to build our character. We are cohort 16!” –
Cohort’s 16 Mantra
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
Young adults 18-26 years of ageMeet the EMS Authority
background requirements